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MalfunctionIXW

OMNIBATCH 10 BW

Received Nov 9, 2000 · Event occurred Oct 30, 2000

Report 304187 · MDR key 304187

Device

Generic name

Safety Kleen Silver Recovery Unit

Manufacturer

X-rite

Model number

*

Catalog number

*

Lot number

*

Product problems

  • Device Emits Odor
  • Replace
  • Malfunction
  • Fumes or Vapors

Patient

26 YR

  • Necrosis
  • Other (for use when an appropriate patient code cannot be identified)
  • Breathing difficulties
  • Therapy/non-surgical treatment, additional

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

EXPOSED TO CHEMICAL FUMES EMITTED FROM EQUIPMENT THAT MALFUNCTIONED IN THE DARKROOM IN THE RADIOLOGY DEPT. SYMPTOMS INCLUDED NAUSEA, LIGHTHEADED, AND SHORTNESS OF BREATH. EQUIPMENT REMOVED FROM HOSP ODOR DISSIPATED, A SULFUR GAS WAS EMITTED. AIR TESTED FOR H2S. RESULTS NEGATIVE EMPLOYEE BECAME A PT, SEEN IN ER. TREATED & RELEASED.